Marshall Haaland
During his high school career at Oak Grove, Marshall was recognized as an outstanding student and exceptional athlete. He was named “All City” in football, basketball and track, and also lettered all four years in these sports. He received afull four year football scholarship to Concordia College where he graduated with a double major in […]
Jim Frisk
James grew up in Fargo and transferred to Oak Grove where he distinguished himself in both academics and athletics. Upon graduation Jim served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve for six years. Kim graduated from Moorhead State University in 1965 with degrees in biology and chemistry. In the fall of 1965, Jim started medical school […]
Robert (Bob) Bower
Bob grew up in Bremen, North Dakota, and enrolled as a freshman at Oak Grove. He was an avid athlete competing in cross country, basketball and track. He had an outstanding career in track and won the state mile as a junior. After graduation, Bob enlisted in the United States Army where he continued his […]
Wade Webb
The Honorable Wade L. Webb graduated from Oak Grove, where he was an honor student and earned all-conference honors in basketball. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, summa cum laude, from Concordia College. Thereafter, he earned his Juris Doctor with distinction from the University of North Dakota School of Law. As […]
Alton Quanbeck
Alton Quanbeck is the son of past President Thor and Hilda Quanbeck. Upon graduating from Oak Grove, Alton spent one year at Concordia College until he was accepted at West Point at the age of 17. He graduated from West Point in 1948 and received his wings as a fighter pilot one year later. Alton […]
Kevin Hamm
Kevin was a member of the 1982 State Champion Oak Grove football team and way the 1983 Heavy Weight State Champion in wrestling. He also anchored the 3200 Meter Relay team that placed second at State and still holds the school record for this event. While a student at Oak Grove, Kevin remembers the camaraderie […]
Arvid Berg
Arvid was a distinguished faculty member, leading the music ministry at Oak Grove for 30 years. In a conservative estimate, Arvid directed nearly 1,000 instrumental and choral performances. Many of his choirs were featured at state, regional, and national events. Under Arvid’s direction the choir was named the North Dakota Governor’s Choir in 1979 and […]
Jerilynn Brantner Adams
While a student at Oak Grove, Jerilynn was class president, co-editor of the yearbook and served on the Student Council. She played volleyball and was named All-Conference, captain and MVP in basketball. She still holds the Oak Grove girls’ javelin record in track. Jerilynn was co-valedictorian and was also awarded the Quanbeck and Balfour Awards […]
Beth (Coughlin) Zier
Beth (Coughlin) Zier received many academic and athletic accolades during her time as a student. She was a member of the National Honor Society and received math honor awards during her senior year. Beth lettered in basketball and track and was statistician for the boys’ basketball team. She was also involved in music, participating in […]
Laura Utke
Laura Utke was Valedictorian of her graduating class. In addition to being a top scholar, Laura played basketball and volleyball, ran track, sang in the Chapel Choir, Concert Choir and Madrigals and played in the band. She was a four time letter winner in both basketball and volleyball and had more than 1,000 career points […]